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Have you been to the Women's Expo?  I went for the first time three years ago and made the mistake of going with my son (who was 2 and in a stroller.)  Why was that a mistake?  With a stroller, you can't get up to any of the tables to talk to people, and with a 2 year old, you can't focus on any of the fun shopping, make-overs, seminars, product samples, etc.  I paid my entrance fee and spent most of my time pushing through crowds and doling out granola bars.  Not terrible, but not a refreshing experience either.

Contrast that to last years experience.  In 2009 I got a sitter and went with a girlfriend.  We had a blast!  We bought cute scarves, had our makeup done, tested lots of free samples and talked, talked, talked!  The Women's Expo is a great time to get out and remember what it means to be a woman.  Yes, a lot of times that involves toting around children, but if you're looking for a real treat, get a sitter and spend some girl time with the women who mean the most to you.  I doubt you'll regret it!

In honor of the upcoming Expo, I get to give away a pair of (2) tickets each week until the expo.  So to enter, leave a comment in the blog saying who you'll bring to the Expo and why it will be fun for you.  Good luck, and see you at the Expo (I will be there in a booth, so come say "hi!")

And if you don't win tickets, you can use this coupon.  Enjoy!

Winners:
Michelle J. - 2 tickets

 


Comments

Kristina

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:20:39

I used to go each year but I've missed it the last few years. I would love to take my friend for an afternoon off from our kids just to pamper ourselves.

 

Tammy

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:40:52

I go every year, and the last few I have gone with some gal pals...we have a great time then skip out to lunch/dinner at one of the downtown hot spots...it proves to be a very refreshing day for all of us!

 

kate

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:58:40

This sounds like a great break for a SAHM like me. I'd bring another SAHM and best friend with me...can't wait!

 

jennifer

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:13:50

I have been there before...the year the Press was taking pictures for the mock woman of the year. My kids thought it was real! I would bring my friend and fellow carpool mom:) We can always use a couple hours of fun in our day! Thanks!

 

laura muller

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:44:15

We go to the Women's Expo every year...My Mother,my Daughter, and myself. We first go to lunch at Little Mexico and then we head to the Women's Expo were we enjoy lots of great samples, great energy, and of course shopping!

 

Paula

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:47:29

I have never been to the Women's Expo. As an older mom it would be great to get out with a friend to have a few hours to relax and refresh!

 

Michelle

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:11:25

I would love to go! I've never been before but I would try to get my neighbor and play date friend to go with me. I'm sure we'd have a blast!

 

Wendy

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:40:26

I'll bring my mom to the Women's Expo. We used to do lots of things together, before I had my daughter seven months ago. Now it's always the three of us. I can have my husband watch our daughter, then Mom and I can have a girls day out at the Expo! :~)

 

Michelle B.

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:32:16

I'd bring one of my girlfriends!

 

wendy lofquist

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:50:27

I would bring a teacher friend of mine with 8 kids that I have this would be a wonderful getaway for a few hours :)

 

Cate

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:31:14

This would be great time with my mother who needs some pampering.

 

Jaime

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:56:16

I would bring my mother. I have been there many times and loved every minute of it. I know she would have a SUPER time there. We all know mothers need breaks!

 

vanessa

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:51:51

i would bring my friend we both have kids and are struggling through this tough economy. a great time for the moms!

 

Theresa

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:07:53

I would bring my 3 best girlfriends. I would use the free tickets for 2 of them and then treat the other one myself. It would be my thanks for their amazing friendship!

 

Cristina

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:51:26

I would bring my mom (if she is in town) otherwise my BFF. I have never been and just heard about it and it sounds like something I MUST do!!

 

Jessica

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:28:58

My Mother and I went for the first time last year and had so much fun that we decided to make it a yearly Mother Daughter date! I have 2 young children at home so it's such a nice treat to get out and go somewhere that is focused on Women! Can't wait:) Thanks!

 

Heidi

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:18:42

I would love to go to the expo with my mother! Neither of us has ever been and I would love to spend some special time with her. As I get older it is amazing how much more that quality time means to the both of us! Thanks!

 

Maggie

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:54:14

I have never been to the expo, but would Love to go with my 15 year old daughter. A mother daughter day at the womans expo sounds perfect.

 

kelly

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:06

I have not been to the women's expo before but I think I might try to go this year with my sisters.

 

Sara Harder

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:24:43

I would love to go to this and have some quality girl time! I would bring my sister because we love hanging out together and this would be perfect for both of us! I am a stay at home mom so this would give me the chance to have some "free" time away from the kids because I very rarely get out of the house for myself.

 

Julie

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:34:54

I would love to go back to the women's expo. Last year I went but was 8 months pregnant. I am really looking forward to going this year and being able to walk around longer!

 

Susan

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:22:08

I've never gone before, but I would bring my friend Katie for a much needed day of pampering and fun for two single moms!

 

Susan

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:23:07

I have never gone to the expo before. I would bring my friend Katie for a much needed day of pampering/fun for two single moms!

 

Sara

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:02:06

I would bring my best friend Angie who I never see anymore. I have a 2 year old and a 5 month old and she has twin 2 year olds herself, so needless to say, its hard to coordinate time out together. If we knew ahead of time, we could bargain with our husbands to take the kids and we could spend a little girl time together that we've missed out on in the last 3 years!

 

Patricia

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:52:27

I would bring my friend Jen. We both have kids and would love the opportunity to escape for the day and let the husbands handle the kids while we have some fun!

 

Jennifer

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:35:17

I can't wait to attend!! Going with my friend Patricia! A day for us girls to get away for a day!

 

Katie

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:56:44

Hello! I have never attended the Womans Expo before, although every year I mean to. I am a single mother of two little boys and really dont get much time out. This year though, I have found a babysitter. And my new friend (also a single mother) Susan would be coming with me! We are very excited! It would be a great day of getting out without the kids.

 

April Brady

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:56:56

I have the attended the Women's Expo for the last couple of years now. I love all the free samples. However, be careful if you try the chocolate fountain - I had chocolate all over me! I would bring a girl friend who just heard about it through me!

 

Jana

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:43:59

I attended last year with a girlfriend I hadn't really known that well, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun we had. We sampled snacks, bought jewelery and scarves and she is now my son's babysitter.
So I would bring Jessie again, b/c it brought us closer and she has become an integral part of my life.

 

April Crump

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:19:05

I have attended the Woman's Expo in the past and always find really good information and new things to try. So I would like to take my mom and my sister this year to see all the new things first hand. What i really like about the Expo is being able to talk to people and you actually is what they offer!

 

Tawnya

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:50:06

I have never been to the Women's Expo and I'm really hoping to get out and go this year. I'd get a group of my closest friends together (some who are also moms)and we'd have a fabulous afternoon out at the expo and at lunch!!!

 

Mary

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:02:48

I haven't gone. Would be fun to take a friend for a fun day.

 

Natasha D.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:04:41

I would like to take my mother in law. She recently lost 55 lbs. and now needs a makeover!

 

Addie D,

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:30:04

I would bring my mom, she lives in Muskegon and they don't have anything like this over there and she has never been to anything like this. So I think she would love to go to the expo on top of that she needs the break. :)

 

Jeni McIntyre

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:19:51

I would love to go with some great friends. With all of us having children it's not too often that we get to enjoy a girls only day out.

 

Becky

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:10:59

I would love to bring my step-daughter who just turned 8 and my mom. We could definitely use a girls day out to pamper overselves and just have some fun!!

 

Sara

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:26:14

I haven't been to the women's expo before and would LOVE to go. I'd like to go with a girlfriend, okay anyone! I just had a baby 2 weeks ago and I need to get out and this sounds like th eperfect opportunity!

 

Megan

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:53:12

I would love to take my mom- she means so much to me. She is an amazing mom, grandma and friend! Neither of us have ever been.

 

Olivia

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:56:32

I went to the expo last year for the first time. Like you, I made the mistake of taking my 2 year old. This year I also would LOVE to go "kidless"

 

Heather

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:14:10

I went for the first time with my Mom. Now were going to make a tradition to go every year together. Except this year my sister who has lived in Florida for the past 5 years is back and will be going with is. My Mom and I had such a blast last year cant wait to take my sister along.

 

kris Tumbling

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:48:32

It would be a fun time to spend with my daughter and granddaughter.

 



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